by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 10:55 AM ET, Mon December 22, 2025
Trafalgar is getting into the holiday spirit with new Christmas market itineraries in 2026 and 2027.
Trafalgar, which specializes in guided land tours, is launching its first European river cruise itineraries in the spring of 2026. Now, the company is unveiling its line-up of holiday voyages on the Rhine and Danube rivers.
Trafalgar will have the 128-passenger Trafalgar Verity and the 128-passenger Trafalgar Reverie offering holiday river cruises starting November 25, 2026.
Trafalgar Verity will sail on the Rhine in 2026 and 2027, cruising between Basel and Düsseldorf, while Trafalgar Reverie will sail on the Danube in 2026 and 2027 between Budapest and Passau.
“Trafalgar’s Christmas market river cruises invite travelers to rediscover what the holiday season is truly about—celebrating time with loved ones and creating new, unforgettable memories,” says Damien O’Connor, vice president of river cruise for Trafalgar.
“For travel advisors, these holiday river cruises offer a unique, immersive holiday experience that combines the festive magic of Europe’s Christmas markets with Trafalgar’s signature hospitality and meaningful connections," O’Connor continued.
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